Washington Politicians Are Gutting America Like A Fish

The American Presidency and our Democratic system of governance is sham, thanks to President Bush and supporters. He isn't solely responsible, however. In addition to the neo-conservative movement, we've seen the rise of cowardice in Congress. Democrats and moderate Conservatives have failed to stand up for justice and the Constitution.

Answer Desk: How much will my rebate be?

What could be simpler than handing out tax rebates? Alas, with all things related to the U.S. tax code, the question of who gets what turns out to be not so simple.

The $2-3 Trillion Nightmare; A Cheney-Bush production

The Cheney-Bush "administration" has concealed the horrendous costs of the war ($2-3 Trillion or more). It has bypassed the normal budgetary process, financing the war almost entirely through “emergency” appropriations that get far less scrutiny. Bush lied to us about the reasons to go to war, and was a coward for evading service in Vietnam.

16 Ways to Save $100

#13 - "Skip the service contract." - Extended warranties on electronics are rarely a good deal. According to Tom Garman, a Virginia Tech professor of consumer affairs, most product breakdowns occur in the first year and are covered by the manufacturer's warranty...

U.S. Still the 'Mecca' of Music Industry

Michael Buble, Amy Winehouse and Nickelback took the U.S. by storm in 2007.

10 Tips: Renting rather than buying?

Given the current state of the housing market in many parts of the country, it might make more financial sense for you to rent for the time being rather than buy a home.

Hillary, you had me at "BOO!"

Will Hillary Clinton's "3AM" ad work in Texas and Ohio? It may have upset the Democratic base, but they are competing for red states. Similar ads that prey on fear were put out by John McCain, Rudy Giuliani and the famous "Daisy Girl" ad by LBJ's campaign during the 1964 election -- all included with commentary.

Does Experience Matter in a President?

A story is often told at times like this — times when American voters are choosing among candidates richly seasoned with political experience and those who are less experienced but perhaps more exciting alternatives.

Patriotism Police after 9/11 - DONT CRITICIZE THE PREZ

Head of CNN: "There was 'almost a patriotism police' after 9/11 and when the network showed [things critical of the administration's policies] it would get phone calls from ... the administration"

Clinton Campaign Threatens to Sue Texas Democratic Party

This is an outrage! "The Clinton campaign is threatening to sue the Texas Dem Party. "The Texas Democratic Party is warning that its March caucuses could be delayed or disrupted after aides to White House hopeful Hillary Clinton raised the specter of an imminent lawsuit over its complicated delegate selection process, officials said Thursday night"

Stocks Fall Sharply on Economic Worries

Stocks Fall As Economic Reports, Disappointing Quarterly Reports Stir Concerns About Economy

In Recessions, Doing the Job Is Not Enough

Career coach says no job is safe, and the workplace is no place for modesty.

Answer Desk: Tax rebate riddles

As readers sit down to the annual brain-teaser of filing their income tax returns, this year offers a new enigma. Will I get one of these tax rebates from the government?

AT&T Billboard Hack

The Billboard Liberation Front did this very accurate improvement to an AT&T billboard a couple of blocks from my house...

Fed Forecasts Slower Economy, Less Jobs

In documents released today, the Fed says it expects slower economic growth.

Nice Shoes. Can I Have a Raise?

Forget empty compliments -- here's how to kiss up to your boss the right way.

Hollywood's Greatest On-Screen Pairs

When the right chemistry is in place, one plus one equals big box office hit.

The 10 Worst Products For Men Ever Created

While much as been said about the way advertisers have always hawked their products to women by playing on their insecurities, men have not been immune from similar pitches.

Protecting investments from steep stock slides

There are ways to minimize losses in a stock market downturn, and you can even profit from one. But each technique, from stop-loss orders to short sales to “put” options, has drawbacks.

Donald Trump on Surviving Housing Slump

Mogul talks professional success, personal failure and surviving housing slump.

McCain Flip Flops On 100 Years in Iraq? Remark

Huh? The war will be “over soon”??? Mission Accomplished redux? But the insurgency will go on. But that’s not a war. But the Iraqis will handle it. Aren’t the insurgents Iraqis too? Can anyone make heads or tails of this ridiculous excuse of a back pedal?

Time for Hillary to drop out?

There’s a growing chorus of voices starting to call for Hillary Clinton to give it up.

Supreme Court allows retirement plan suits

The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that individual participants in the most common type of retirement plan can sue under a pension protection law to recover their losses.

South Africa to allow elephant cull

South Africa says it will reverse a ban on elephant culls because the population now needs controlling.

Michael Moore slams Hillary's health care plan

Michael Moore says insurance industry would love Clinton’s healthcare plan. “They’re having nutty debates about who’s going to mandate how many people,” Moore said. “We’re not cars,” he quipped, referring to the argument that health insurance mandates are equivalent to state laws requiring drivers to carry automobile insurance.

10 Tips: Dating services help

Consumer complaints about dating services has jumped 73 percent. If you’re using a dating service, these tips can help you avoid feeling heartbroken because you spent too much.

How to tell if now is the time to refinance

A sharp drop in mortgage rates has sparked a wave of refinancing. But not everyone qualifies. Here is a guide on whether refinancing might be a good option for you.

U.S. Suggests Stock Adviser Knew of 9/11 - Kucinich to Investigate

A San Diego stock adviser who is accused of bribing an F.B.I. agent to give him confidential government information may have had prior knowledge of the Sept. 11 attacks, a federal prosecutor said yesterday. But a judge disregarded that contention and the advisers lawyer called the allegation ludicrous. Is It? Kucinich will investigate...

Economy - Friday (Investor's Business Daily)

Investor's Business Daily - Price pressures could build even if the economy slows further, said Dallas Fed chief Richard Fisher, who voted against the central bank's half-point 14terest-rate cut Jan. 30 due to inflation fears. U.S. growth is "anemic" but the economy should avoid a recession, Fisher said. He questioned "whether inflation expectations are well anchored."

10 Tips: Frugal Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day sure can pack an unexpected financial punch. Consider these tips for dreaming up an approach to this year’s celebration that is both meaningful and economical.

The Battle for Saddam's Luxury Yacht

The dictator's yacht includes swimming pools, salons and a rocket launcher.

I found the BEEF - Obama's Senate Record

What is Obama's legislative record in the Senate? This might surprise you...

Obama: America must talk with enemies; Clinton won't budge

As the Democratic CNN/Univision debate kicked off Thursday night, Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-NY) and Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) faced off over Cuba, with Obama reiterating his position that America "has to talk with its enemies," with Clinton holding to an earlier position that no president should meet with Cuba's new leader unless conditions are met.

Incredible lapse in security at Obama rally!

America wants a president of change, not a martyr, right? Keep our man safe!

One in 10 home loans is under water: Economy.com (Reuters)

Reuters - One-tenth of U.S. homeowners hold
mortgages that are larger than the worth of their homes,
Moody's Economy.com said on Friday.

No Oil, No Peace, No Problem

In 'Fuel of War,' players can have fun as an oil shortage spurs a new world war.

Doctors tell gov't to stop messing with medical marijuana

Historic Endorsement - The American College Of Physicians Supports Medical Marijuana

The new US $5 (FIVE) Dollar Bill. It's got purple!

George Washington must be green with envy.

Oval Office Eats for Just $500

Enjoy dishes created for past presidents; plus recipes to cook them yourself.

Banks bear brunt of FTSE losses (FT.com)

FT.com - London equities fell fast on Wednesday with the banking sector hit by news of a big drop in annual profits at Alliance & Leicester after the extent of the damage done by the credit crunch became clear.

Wealth and Religiosity [GRAPH]

Religiosity is measured using a three-item index ranging from 0-3, with 3 representing the maximum religious position. Respondents were given a +1 if they believe faith in God is necessary for morality; and +1 if they say religion is very important in their lives; and +1 if they pray at least once a day.

Getting Your Rebate Fast

The two steps you can take to ensure you get your payment as soon as possible.

Market gains with energy shares, Wal-Mart (Reuters)

Reuters - Stocks gained on Tuesday as crude oil
prices boosted shares of energy companies including Exxon Mobil
Corp and Wal-Mart Stores Inc's
stronger-than-expected earnings raised optimism about consumer
spending.

Smugglers Return iPhones to China

SHANGHAI — Factories here churn out iPhones that are exported to the United States and Europe. Then thousands of them are smuggled right back into China.

Bernanke: "There's No Housing Bubble to Go Bust" -2005

I know its an old story but ..... Ben S. Bernanke does not think the national housing boom is a bubble that is about to burst, he indicated to Congress last week, just a few days before President Bush nominated him to become the next chairman of the Federal Reserve.

The Dumbing Of America

There is no quick cure for the epidemic of arrogant anti-rationalism and anti-intellectualism that has infected America. Her people are in serious intellectual trouble--in danger of losing our hard-won cultural capital to the virulent mixture of these two social laggards along with low expectations which are a result of our idolatry infotainment

Kosovo Declares Independence

Kosovo has formally declared its independence from Serbia and become the world's newest state...

Your 2008 Plan for Success

It's a new year, and 2008 can be the best year ever for you and your business.

How much will I get from the stimulus plan?

Now that the dust has settled on the government's plan to spend $100 billion on tax rebates, readers have ?one question in mind: how much do I get??? The Answer Desk, by msnbc.com’s John W. Schoen.

'Cloning Firm' Will Copy Fido for $150K

For $150,000, a South Korean company will make a copy of your pet.

Car Repos Soar as Owners Default on Loans

Beware the tow truck: Car repossessions are heading for a record high.

US Gov to Use Spy Satellites Domestically-Big Brother Coming

After months of delay from privacy and civil liberty advocates, the U.S. is now moving forward with its plan to use spy satellites for law-enforcement and domestic security missions.

Greenspan: Economy is on the 'Edge'

Former Federal Reserve Chairman said odds of recession are at least 50 percent.

Intel chair's letter to Bush on FISA: I will not back down

...to terrorists, or to Bush, says Congressman Reyes.

Don't Get Fat While Waiting for Your Flight

From "guiltless salmon" to tapas: How to find healthy food at the airport.

Everything To Know About Delegates And Superdelegates

Here's everything you always wanted to ask but never dared to about the Democratic delegates and superdelegates.

STOP POLICE BRUTALITY - JUSTICE FOR MICHAEL CHO

UCLA graduate Michael Cho was shot TEN times by La Habra police for HOLDING A TIRE IRON.

Sailing Away From the Economic Slump

Boat manufacturers hope foreign buyers prop up their sales.

Consumer Confidence Already in Recession

Americans have lost faith in the economy, and that usually signals recession.

Senate Approves Surveillance Bill, Preserves Telecom Immunit

The Senate voted today to preserve retroactive immunity from lawsuits for telecommunications companies that cooperated with a government eavesdropping program, decisively rejecting an amendment that would have stripped the provision from a bill to modernize an electronic surveillance law.

Economy - Tuesday (Investor's Business Daily)

Investor's Business Daily - Fed chief Ben Bernanke sees the housing sector starting to improve by year-end, according to Sen. Pete Domenici, R-N.M., who attended a closed-door meeting with Bernanke. The Fed has slashed interest rates in recent months to ease a credit crunch and halt a housing slump that analysts worry will tip the economy into recession.

Netflix picks Blu-ray, good luck renting an HD DVD soon

In what can only be classified as yet another crushing blow to the embattled HD DVD camp, rent-by-mail giant Netflix has just announced its intention to only stock Blu-ray titles in the future...

Obama's Average Vote Share is 16% Higher Than Clinton's

Obama has shown an ability to clobber Clinton in state contests, whereas Clinton simply edges Obama in the larger states. Who is a more viable candidate? Amazing that the mainstream media has not covered this analysis.

Refinance Rush Leaves Many Behind

Today's low-interest rates still won't help some save their homes.

Dow Jones Average Drops Honeywell, Altria

Chevron, Bank of America added to the 30-company index.

How to Avoid Work at Home Scams

Want to make some fast cash while staying home? Well think twice.

What the Fed's big rate cut means to you

If you’ve been investing for a while, you’ve lived through the '87 crash and the tech-stock collapse , but that doesn’t make this year’s plunge easy to stomach. So, what’s it mean to you ?

"We have brought to Iraq the worst of America" (Leaked Memo)

In a confidential memo, a long-time Republican, Manuel Miranda, who has served in the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad for the past year says the State Department's efforts in Iraq are so poorly managed they "would be considered willfully negligent if not criminal" if done in the private sector.

London Anon LIVE feeds

Digg this, Watch this, Spread this for great justice.

Feel the 'Crunch'? Head to the Pawn Shop

More Americans appear to be selling gold and jewelry to pay their mortgages.

Air Rebel: 'Any Publicity Is Good Publicity'

Irish airline's Ryanair's cheeky ads draw censure, but get everyone talking.

Judges Press IRS on Church Tax Break

A Jewish couple's bid to take a tax deduction they say the Internal Revenue Service reserves only for members of the Church of Scientology is getting a friendly reception from a federal appeals court, increasing the possibility of a ruling that could...

Breaking: Washington Governor Chris Gregoire endorses Obama

Washington Governor Chris Gregoire endorses Obama

Why Can't America Vote Right?

Democracy in America is in trouble. For some reason we can't figure out how to cast votes and count them without blunders, inaccuracy and stupidity. Worst of all, a consensus seems to be forming that computers or electronic ballots are to blame, and that the solution is paper-based voting. Here's my proposal.

10 Mistakes People Make When Starting a Business

What are the common mistakes that new entrepreneurs make and how can you avoid making them yourself? Here is our top 10 list of mistakes people make when starting a business:

Data suggest economy stagnating (Reuters)

Reuters - The housing market has still not
reached bottom, the number of workers drawing jobless benefits
has hit a 2-1/4-year high and consumers are tightening their
purse strings, reports on Thursday showed, suggesting the
economy may have screeched to a halt.

Girl Scout Cookie Pitch Goes High-Tech

Forget Girl Scouts at your front door; now the cookies are on the Web.

10 Tips: How to score big at yard sales

With a little bit of advance planning, you can greatly improve your experience at garage sales and save serious cash on all sorts of purchases, both big and small.

Please Vote Because of the Real Important Stuff [COMIC]

Don't let the media turn this into race and gender game for you, vote for the candidates based on the real, important stuff: their stance on issues.

BHP Billiton launches $147 billion Rio Tinto bid (Reuters)

Reuters - BHP Billiton Ltd/Plc
launched a hostile $147.4 billion bid for mining rival Rio
Tinto Ltd/Plc on Wednesday, in what could be
the second biggest takeover in corporate history.

Anonymous' War on NBC11. Dont let $cientologists bury this!

More positive news for Anonymous in their on going crusade.

10 Tips: Beat 'Gotcha Capitalism'

New book provides step-by-step instructions to help ordinary consumers fight back against the fly-by-night companies and the Goliaths that are nickel-and-diming us to death.

Change Your Votes Everyone! Hillary Cries On Cue Again!

That's right. Hillary tears up at a Connecticut rally. Twice on the day before an important primary, where the momentum is against her? I'm not sure what to say.

Does Your Pet Need Health Insurance?

Disney, Sprint among companies to offer health insurance for employees' pets.

How to Lose $7.2 Billion: A Trader's Tale

a picture is starting to come together of the junior trader who, undetected, caused the largest single trading hit in banking history

"Yes We Can" Barack Obama Song

Great video featuring will.i.am, john legend, herbie hancock, nicole scherzinger, scarlett johansson, kate walsh, and others, singing along with the Yes We Can speech by Barack Obama. Nice tune!

Third Cable Cut -- Now Iran Has No Internet Access

I told you early Wednesday morning that much of the Middle East and most of India lost Internet access when an undersea cable was cut (it turns out that two cables were cut). Now, a third cable has apparently been severed, and the entire nation of IRAN HAS ZERO INTERNET ACCESS.

Exxon Posts U.S. Record $40 Billion Profit

Exxon Mobil breaks its own Q4 and annual profit records.

Help! I Can't Sell My McMansion

In these tough times, even the rich find it tough to sell a house.

Why is the Fed so worried about inflation?

If the U.S. economy is slowing down, why is the Federal Reserve? still worried about inflation??? The Answer Desk, by msnbc.com’s John W. Schoen.

U.S. Jobs Down For the First Time Since '03

Employers cut payrolls by 17,000 in January in another bad sign for the economy.

What Counts as an "Issue" In the Clinton-Obama Race?

To the editors of the New York Times, the quality of leadership seems not to be an "issue." The ability to unite the country is not an "issue." What Obama calls the empathy deficit -- attunement to the experience and needs of real people -- is not an "issue." Honesty is not an "issue." Trust is not an "issue." Moral judgment ...

Bin Laden: Goal is to bankrupt U.S.!!!

In the case, you have forgotten that.

Wall Street Whiplash: Dow Closes Up 200

The market was down 190 points, then climbed up 250 points before ending up 200.

The CA Majority Report // Breaking News: Obama Support!

The California Teachers' Union will NOT be endorsing Hillary Clinton at this time, because the "rank and file" mutinied against the leadership re: their "coronation" efforts before Feb. 5th! Not so fast, the members say...

Airports to Avoid at All Cost

The top places to avoid, unless you like being trapped on the tarmac.

Obama could have just thrown me under the bus.

I looked at Obama. I was just horrified. And Obama whispered, 'Katrina. Katrina.' The question was on Katrina! So I said, 'On Katrina, my policy . . .' Obama could have just thrown me under the bus. So I said, 'Obama, that was good of you to do that.'"

Go to any Best Buy tomorrow and just TRY to buy these DVDS!

Silly Jason. He thought a Best Buy sign reading "2 for $25" meant he could buy two DVDs for $25. He obviously didn't read the part of the sign that requires customers to buy Saw IV.Oh, that's not part of the sign? Then why did the manager of the Best Buy in Beaumont, TX refuse to honor the in-store advertisement? Read Jason's story.

Americans slow to spend down IRA balances

Americans who have money stored in Individual Retirement Accounts tend to hang on to it for use in the later years of their retirement, according to a study being released Monday.

Randall Munroe of xkcd endorses Obama

"I want, for once, someone I can vote for not because I dislike the other candidate, but because I’m proud of mine. Obama is the real thing."

10 Tips: What to do with tax rebate?

Under a federal government stimulus plan, checks would be sent out in amounts ranging from $300 to $1,200 per household. How should you spend it?

McCain guarantees future wars

Senator and GOP presidential hopeful pledges ready access to health care for veterans injured in Iraq... and beyond.

Ever Steal From a Hotel? Give it Back

D.C.'s Mayflower Hotel asks guests to retun pilfered items, promises amnesty.

10 Tips front page

End-of-year congressional votes to change the tax code have created havoc for the Internal Revenue Service and top the list of problems bedeviling taxpayers, according to an annual report released Wednesday.

CFO Allegedly Loved 'Em, Left 'Em w/STDs

Women say former WellPoint CFO spread STDs, pressured one for an abortion.

Planning for Your Company's Future

Ensure that your company is headed in the right direction with these few steps.

Steamy Airline Drama Grips Thailand

Thai Airways objects to steamy Thai soap opera about flight attendants.

2007: Safest Year to Fly Since 1963

Last year saw the least number of accidents in decades; 965 people died.

WHO FED ROMNEY THE ANSWER?? LISTEN AGAIN

Someone whispers "he raised taxes" to Romney before he began to answer the social security question.

Goldman, Credit Suisse to cut about 2,000 jobs (Reuters)

Reuters - Goldman Sachs Group and Credit
Suisse Group on Friday said they will cut about 2,000
job worldwide as a credit crisis puts a damper on fixed-income
trading and corporate dealmaking.

Recession 2008: How bad it can get

Many economists are predicting a short, shallow recession. But there's also a significant risk of a more serious economic decline.

Angry Employee Deletes All of Company's Data

Woman thinks she's about to be fired, goes into office over weekend and destroys past 7 years' worth of archives.

Are we already in a recession?

Economists debate whether the economy may be headed for recession, but many readers believe we are already in one.? The Answer Desk, by msnbc.com’s John W. Schoen.

Obama: Clintons will 'say anything' for Political Gain

Obama charged that Clinton and her husband have been duplicitous in campaign trail attacks on his record, suggesting that the Clintons have shown a willingness to “fudge the truth” and will “say anything to get a political or tactical advantage.

In uncertain times, invest in the long-term

While Wall Street debates whether the U.S. is headed for recession, investors don't have to wait for an answer — they can take steps to limit their risks.

Live on Camera - News Crew attacked by Palestinian Snipers

A must see movie - a short while after Palestinian snipers shot dead a volunteer from Ecuador, the news team covering the incident became the next target. The camera caught it all - the fear, the uncertainty, knowing your life can end with the next bullet.

IRS may restrict tax-refund loans

The Internal Revenue Service said Thursday it may restrict tax preparers such as H&R Block and Jackson Hewitt Tax Service from offering refund loans to customers to prevent fraud.

Sen. Explains Stimulus with Barnyard Math

Lawmaker relies on chicken and the egg mathematics for stimulus explainer.

FBI 'covers up' file of nuclear-secrets theft

THE FBI has been accused of covering up a key case file detailing evidence against corrupt government officials and their dealings with a network stealing nuclear secrets. The assertion follows allegations made in The Sunday Times two weeks ago by Sibel Edmonds, an FBI whistleblower, who worked on the agency’s investigation of the network.

IRS Audits of Millionaires on the Rise

The Internal Revenue Service audited 1 out of every 11 millionaires in 2007.

E-mails missing from day WH was told to preserve leak docs

Among the sixteen days for which e-mails are missing from Vice President Cheney's office is Sept. 30, 2003. That day, the day the Justice Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation announced they were investigating who outed former CIA officer Valerie Plame Wilson.

Huckabee gave speech to white supremacists

well before he was a nationally known political star, Huckabee nurtured a relationship with America's largest white supremacist group, the Council of Conservative Citizens. The extent of Huckabee's interaction with the racist group is unclear, but this much is known: he accepted an invitation to speak at the group's annual conference in 1993.

Your money is no good at the Taj Mahal

In yet another troubling sign for the greenback, at least one of the seven wonders of the world is now off limits if you have only U.S. currency in your pocket.

Taxpayers getting more privacy with new rule

The final rules issued by the IRS on Thursday require tax preparers to get informed consent before disclosing tax information to third parties or using it for non-return purposes.

ALL BUSINESS: More misfortune for banks (AP)

AP - Contrarian investors who think now is the time to start buying beaten-down banking stocks could be in for a shock if they don't carefully review those companies' distressed home-equity loan portfolios.

How to recover from holiday ‘debt hangover’

As the credit card bills start rolling in this month from the recent holiday season, many consumers are going to get that queasy feeling that they've overindulged.

Wall St rebounds on bargain hunting (FT.com)

FT.com - Wall Street stocks rebounded on Friday after worries that the US economy may be heading into recession prompted equities to sink to their lowest level since October 2006.

GE profit meets expectations (Reuters)

Reuters - General Electric Co posted a 4
percent rise in net profit on Friday, matching Wall Street
expectations, with strong demand for heavy equipment from
outside the United States offsetting the effects of a slowing
domestic economy.

Answer Desk: Questions we didn’t get to in 2007

We get all kinds of business and financial questions at the Answer Desk. Here are some we didn’t get to in 2007. The Answer Desk, by msnbc.com’s John W. Schoen.

Congress Asks Bernanke What to Do

Tax rebates or permanent cuts? Bernanke: not my role, but something immediate.

Michigan's Ominous Message for Hillary Clinton

Analysis of Hillary's inability to convincingly win a state where she had no opposition.

Pot activist Emery cuts deal for jail sentence with U.S.

Does this count as extraordinary rendition? Marc Emery has never set foot in the US, and his seed-selling business was tolerated in Canada. But the long arm of the DEA apparently no longer needs to respect national borders, so Marc Emery cut a deal to prevent his two friends from going to jail, too.

BA Unveils New Terminal at Heathrow

The giant terminal features and astonishing 112 stores and restaurants.

Housing Slump? Not in Manhattan

Some New Yorkers still shell out millions for lavish apartments.

MSNBC Uninvites Kucinich To Vegas Debate

The original criteria for the debate called for the inclusion of the top four democratic candidates in national polling. When Bill Richardson dropping out of the race last week, that moved Kucinich to fourth place in polls. NBC decided to change the criteria to feature only the top three Dem. candidates: Clinton, Edwards, and Obama.

10 Tips: Happy returns after the holidays

Want to return an unwanted gift? If you attempt to return stuff this year, these tips can help you play the returns game successfully or decide in advance to avoid the game altogether.

Millions Lose Homes, Lender CEO Gets $88M

Mortgage giant Countrywide is at the center of subprime crisis.

Delta Could Merge with United, Northwest

A merger would create the biggest airline in the US eclipsing American Airlines.

Audit: 308,000 barrels missing from Petroleum Reserve

How do you not notice when 308,000 barrels of oil go missing? That's the question government auditors were asking after they looked into the Department of Energy's management of oil received for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

This man predicted the 1987 Economic Recession in 1983.

More color in the hair but the message remains the same.

80 Arrested Outside Supreme Court

Eighty people were arrested at the Supreme Court in a protest calling for the shutdown of the U.S. prison at Guantanamo Bay.

Mercedes comes to Motown with "modest" SUV (Reuters)

Reuters - German luxury car brand Mercedes-Benz
unveiled a small sports utility vehicle (SUV) on Saturday to
pursue a profitable niche market as more carmakers target
upgrades in off-road models for urban drivers.

Musharraf Warns U.S. Not To Trespass

Pakistan's beleaguered president Pervez Musharraf has again warned the U.S. to keep troops off his country's soil. In a new interview, Musharraf says American troops would be regarded as invaders, and would "regret" the trespass.

Answer Desk front page

Although Uncle Sam might not usually be included in your holiday plans, wrapping up a few simple financial tasks before the end of the year can help carry the joy of the season all the way through April 15. ?Financial Editor Jean Chatzky shares practical advice on how to prepare your accounts for the new year.

Use of Gas by Blackwater Leaves Questions

In a 2005 incident, Blackwater employees dropped CS gas on Iraqi civilians -- and on US soldiers operating a checkpoint. “This was decidedly uncool and very, very dangerous,” said an Army Captain.

Inside Russian nuclear sub

You normally have to be an enlisted seaman with unquestionable loyalty to see what this video shows. Take a look at the interior of a real-deal Russian nuclear submarine one of those that had to start havoc in the U.S. in case of a war against the Soviet Union.

Kucinich Asks for New Hampshire Recount

Democratic Presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich, has sent a letter to the New Hampshire Secretary of State asking for a recount of Tuesday's election because of "unexplained disparities between hand-counted ballots and machine-counted ballots."

How To Travel Well On A Weak Dollar

With a pricy euro and pound consider going to one of these ritzy places instead.

IRS: You may have to wait for your tax refund

More than 3 million people will have to wait until February to get their tax refunds because of Congress' late fix to the alternative minimum tax, the IRS said Thursday.

This Year, Vote For Change!

Folks it's in your hands. This year, make the difference. Vote for change!

Even Conservative Media Chorus Sings Obama's Praises

Barack Obama, now the media's odds-on favorite to win the White House, is drawing effusive praise from the chattering classes.

CNN reports Clinton wins New Hampshire

Early exit polling showed Obama led Clinton 44 percent to 24 percent among men, college-educated voters and voters who describe themselves as both liberals and moderates.

Ford CEO says U.S. economy a concern (Reuters)

Reuters - Ford Motor Co. Chief Executive
Alan Mulally said on Tuesday that the U.S. economy is "clearly
a concern" and the automaker will cut production as needed if
market demand for vehicles weakened.

Three Fed banks sought deeper Dec discount rate cut (Reuters)

Reuters - Three regional Federal Reserve banks
sought a half-percentage-point cut in the discount rate ahead
of December's Fed policy meeting, minutes of the Fed Board's
discount rate meetings showed on Tuesday.

10 Tips: New Year’s resolutions from readers

Are you wishing you could do a better job financially in 2008? If so, many msnbc.com readers took the time to send all sorts of practical, money-saving ideas.

Huckabee tax plan raises eyebrows in US

Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee's plan to eliminate all income taxes and replace them with a flat consumption tax has the support of martial arts guru Chuck Norris but few economic analysts.

DNA Clears Man of Rape After 26 Years

Three times during his nearly 27 years in prison, Charles Chatman went before a parole board and refused to admit he was a rapist. His steadfastness was vindicated Thursday, when a judge released him because of new DNA evidence showing he indeed was not.

Job growth skids to near halt (Reuters)

Reuters - U.S. jobs growth skidded to a
near-halt in December and the unemployment rate hit a two-year
high, according to a government report on Friday that raised
recession fears and chances of more interest-rate cuts.

U.S. video game industry growth seen slowing (Reuters)

Reuters - U.S. video game industry sales growth
is expected to slow in 2008 as accelerated demand for software
is tempered by a decline in hardware revenue, the Consumer
Electronics Association said on Saturday.

Alternative minimum tax growth blocked

Congress acted in its final hours Wednesday to block growth of the alternative minimum tax, putting off an economic hardship affecting more than 20 million taxpayers.

Single trader behind $100 a barrel oil record price

The New York Mercantile Exchange confirmed that US crude oil futures traded just once in triple figures. One floor trader, seeking bragging rights and a minute of fame, bought 1,000 barrels (at $100), the smallest amount permitted, and sold it immediately for $99.40 at a $600 loss.

Say No To Iowa & NH...Their Reply: Get Over Yourselves

More reasons starting caucuses-primaries in Iowa (& NH) is moronic. Includes some amusing, angry emails from Iowa voters. 1 email: "...people who question Iowa are no nothings...Just because you have an education doesn't mean you know sh*t about sh*t..."

China To Expand Lethal Injections

China is to expand the use of lethal injections to replace execution by shooting, a senior official has said.

Bush Administration Authorizes Selling Military Secrets to China

The administration is facing questions from weapons experts about whether some equipment; newly authorized for export to Chinese companies; could instead end up helping China modernize its military.

Mayhem and Madness in a Shot Glass

Absinthe spurred Van Gogh to remove ear; now liquor is in a store near you.